Set up HomePod

Place HomePod on a solid surface, anywhere in the room. Make sure that it's 6 - 12 inches away from any wall or corner with at least 6 inches of space around it. HomePod senses where its placed, then automatically analyzes the acoustics in the room, steering music in the optimal direction.

To set up HomePod:

Plug HomePod in to power. Wait for a chime and a pulsing white light to appear on the top of HomePod.

Unlock your iOS device and hold it next to HomePod. Tap Set Up when it appears on your iOS device's screen.

If you don't see the setup screen, you can manually set up HomePod. Just open the Home app, tap , tap Add Accessory, tap Don't Have a Code or Can't Scan at the bottom, then tap HomePod and follow the onscreen instructions. Learn what to do if you can't set up HomePod.

Use Siri on HomePod

From playing music to controlling your home, your voice is Siri's command on HomePod. And, you don't need your iOS device to be present to use Siri to play music, control your home, or to ask questions. Just say "Hey Siri," then make your request. To learn some basic things you can ask, say "Hey Siri, what can you do?" Here are more things you can do with Siri on HomePod.

More ways to control HomePod

You can control HomePod with the touch controls, the Home app, and from Control Center.

Use touch controls

Tap the top of HomePod to play, pause, or adjust the volume. The top of HomePod also shows you when Siri is listening by displaying a multicolored light. Learn how to use the touch controls on your HomePod.

Use the Home app and Control Center

You can play and pause music playing on HomePod in the Home app. Here's how: